On 3/1/11, at approximately 11:10 PM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to 601 N. Summit #1 in reference to a stabbing.   Contact was made with the victim, Terrance Worth (W/M, 30 YOA), who had visible, non-life threatening injuries consistent with an edged weapon. 

    It was determined that the suspect in the case was David Merikas (W/M, 57 YOA).  Merikas was not located at the scene, but officers were able to locate him at a later time and he was place into custody without issue. Merikas was transported to the Saline County Detention Facility for processing and was charged with 1st Degree Battery (Felony). 

    This is an on-going investigation and there could be additional charges to follow.  Anyone with any information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 778-1171 or 315-TIPS. 

David Merikas